Camp Wellness News

2nd Annual Tucson Palooza Returns to Educate and Entertain 5/19/18

The Tucson Palooza is a community-wide, high-energy family/pet-friendly event that brings together diverse agencies from across Tucson and Pima County to deliver useful information in a fun, informal setting. It is free to attend and combines the informational force of a resource fair, the festivities of a carnival (including games for the whole family) with live music. This year’s theme, “Who’s it all about?” provides an opportunity to continue an open dialogue about who mental health effects and what that means for everyone during Mental Health Awareness Month. The Palooza is designed to reach new audiences and reduce the stigma associated with mental health.

Andy Bernstein, PhD (Clinical Director of the FCM RISE Health and Wellness Center) has been presented with the Peter Attarian Award by the Southern Arizona Psychological Association. This award is given to psychologists who contribute to the field of psychology and the community. Cheryl Glass, Director of the FCM Health and Wellness Center had this to say about Andy and his work, "Andy has an amazing ability to connect people with different backgrounds, interests and needs, to evoke their shared aims, and inspire them to work together for the collective good. He is a champion for making health care, particularly mental health care, accessible to all." Congratulations, Andy!

Camp Wellness has received the 2016 SAMHSA Recognition of Excellence in Wellness award. We are honored to be one of only three programs nationwide to be recognized. Read all about it here and watch the celebration here.